Beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, crews will temporarily close the entrance ramp from Poplar Tent Road to I-85 South so a new entrance ramp can be built to tie in with the interstate’s alignment. The closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11.

Motorists can use the following signed detours to access I-85 South:

Poplar Tent Road east of I-85: Follow Poplar Tent Road to George Liles Parkway back to I-85 South; and

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For more information, please contact the resident engineer at (704) 983-4171.